Meet Kim Landtroop
Quick Facts
- Master's in Educational Leadership
- 25+ Years in Education
- Microsoft Master Trainer
- Minecraft Education Global Mentor
- Host of Ed Tech Bytes Podcast
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Education & Role
Kim Landtroop is the founder of Ed Tech Evolution and holds a Master's in Educational Leadership from the University of North Florida (UNF). She has been in the field of education for over 25 years, serving in diverse roles including Teacher, Instructional Coach, District Math Specialist, and Technology Innovation Specialist in Jacksonville, FL.
Experience & Impact
Kim is a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Microsoft Master Trainer, and Minecraft Global Mentor. She continues to enhance her own learning through attending various conferences and workshops, creating and facilitating professional development globally for over 20 years.
With her job in Technology Innovation with Duval County Public Schools, Kim is passionate about supporting teachers, coaches, and administrators. She is part of a team that supports over 8,000 teachers and 128,000 students, crafting professional development for diverse ability levels.
Additional Work
In addition to her work in Duval County, Kim works as a Professional Learning Specialist with the Northwest Council for Computer Education (NCCE), traveling nationally to assist districts with their ed tech needs. She has developed materials with Microsoft and OSPI for AI integration in Washington State's curriculum.
Certifications & Ambassadorships
National & Global Conference Presentations
International Society for Technology in Education
- 2024:
Tech Tank
- 2024:
Ed Tech Bytes: Unleashing Student Engagement
- 2023:
Microsoft Teams: The Learning Hub for My Class and Yours
Future of Education Technology Conference
- 2024:
Ed Tech Bytes: Unleashing Student Engagement
- 2023:
Teaching with Intelligence: The Fine Line of AI
- 2023:
Tech It to the Limit: The Irreplaceable Role of Educators
- 2022:
Leveling up your Ed Tech PD
Other Conferences
- 2024:
Minecraft Education AI World Builder (trained with educators at the Microsoft Booth)
- 2023:
Microsoft E2 Global Education Exchange: Educator 2.0: Leveraging AI to boost Productivity and Efficiency
- 2023:
ULTRA conference: Nailed It
Recent Notable Projects
Utilizing and Leveraging Technology to Reinvent Accessibility (ULTRA) Grant
U.L.T.R.A is a federal grant initiative focused on incorporating technology to create more inclusive and accessible classroom environments. This grant entails working directly with teachers to implement innovative technology solutions that enhance inclusivity and accessibility for all students.
Educational Technology Initiative in the US Virgin Islands
Commissioned by the VI Department of Education to enhance the integration of educational technology and improving learning outcomes in non-public schools on St. Thomas by conducting teacher training sessions and providing resources and recommendations to optimize limited resources.
Statewide Adoption of AI Curriculum in Washington State
In conjunction with Microsoft, NCCE, and the OSPI, developed a curriculum on utilizing AI in the classroom for Washington State. Facilitated a two day train the trainer session for the state's trainers.
Innovative Educator (level 1) and Empowering Students Through Innovation (EST-Level 2) courses for Duval County Public Schools
Level 1 and Level 2 courses developed to teach skills on educational technology and to develop student-centered learning within the classroom.
Blended Influencer Mentor Program
Facilitated the professional development for a group of mentors in Gallup, New Mexico, helping them build capacity for educational technology within their school system. This equipped them to train others at their schools, fostering technological integration on the Navajo reservation.
Ed Tech Bytes Podcast
Conceptualize, produce, and co-host "Ed Tech Bytes podcast," recognized as one of the top 20% in the education field on Spotify.
Minecraft Global Python Coding Academy
Facilitated a 3 week coding academy with educators from around the world.